As with nearly every aspect of life in 2020, COVID-19 made for a unique, virtual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting in December. While RSNA 2020 still showcased its usual lineup of major product launches, research findings, and technologies, COVID-19 was the main story of the conference. The health crisis has stimulated a groundswell of innovation in the medical community, including advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, telemedicine, product launches, and new health care infrastructure. Such innovations were featured at RSNA 2020 and provide insight to the outlook of the health care industry for 2021.
A confluence of factors promoting the rapid adoption of health care AI is expected to make 2021 a pivotal year for the technology. Recent improvements to the diagnostic and time...